namaskritya pravakshyami, dev-devam jagad-gurumnamnam-ashtottara-shatam, caitanyasya mahatmanahOh great soul! After offering obeisances unto the Lord of Lords, Who is the SpiritualMaster of the entire universe, I will now narrate the One Hundred-eight (108) Holy Namesof Lord Caitanya:vishvambharo jita-krodho, maya-manusha-vigrahahamyai mayinam shreshto, varo-desho dvijottamahGauranga sustains the universe, is victorious over the influence of mundane anger, and Heassumes the illusory form of a human. He is bereft of fradulent behavior, is the foremostof cheaters, appears in the best of lands and is the ultimate brahmana.janannatha-priya-sutah, pitr-bhakto maha-manahlakshmi-kantah shaci putrah, premado bhakta-vitsalahGauranga is the dearest Son of Jagannatha Mishra. Gauranga is the devotee of His father,and He has great mental power. He is the beloved husband of the Goddess of Fortune, theSon of Mother Shaci, and bestower of ecstatic loving devotion, and He is very affectionateto His devotees.tapta-kancana-gaurangah, simha-grivo maha-bhujahpita-vasa rakta-pattah, sad-bhujo 'tha catur-bhujahHis complexion is like molten gold, His neck is like a lion's, His arms are very muscular.He wears yellow cloth (as a householder) and red cloth as a sannyasi. He exhibits asix-armed form and also a four-armed form.dvi-bhujash ca gada-panih, cakri padma-dharo 'malahpanca-janya-dharah sharngi, venu-panih surottamahGauranga exhibits a two-armed form, holds the mace, discus, lotus, and He is sinless. Heholds the Pancajanya conch shell, the bow, the flute, and is the foremost of all thedemigods.kamalaksheshvarah prito, gopa-liladharo yuvanila-ratna-dharo rupya, hari kaustubha-bhushanahGauranga is the Lord of the lotus-eyed Lakshmi. He is beloved to all living beings. He isthe abode of cow-herding pastimes and is supremely youthful. He likes to wear sapphires,silver necklesses, and is adorned with the kaustubha gem.srivatsa-lanchano bhasvan, mani-dhrik kanja-locanahtatanka-nila-shrih rudra, lila-kari-guru-priyahGauranga is decorated with the mark of Shrivatsa and His form is embellished with manybrilliant jewels. He has lotus-petal-shaped eyes. His majesty is enhanced by sapphireearings. He sometimes enacts the pastimes of Lord Shiva, and He is very dear to HisSpiritual Master.Sva-nama-guna-vakta ca, namopadesha-dayakahacandala-priyah shuddhah, sarva-prani-hite ratahGauranga is aware of the attributes of His Own Holy Names. He imparts teachings aboutthe Holy Names. He is dear even to the lowest of out-castes. His character is totallyimmaculate. He is engaged in the welfare of all living beings.vishvarupanujah sandhya, vatarah-shitalashayahnihsima-karuno gupta, atma-bhakti-pravartakahGauranga is the younger brother of Vishvarupa. He incarnated during dusk. He wants tocool the burning sufferings of all the living entities. His compassion is limitless. He isvery secretive. He preaches devotion unto the true self.mahanando nato nritya, gita-nama-priyah kaviharti-prihay, shucih, shuddho, bhavado bhagavat-priyahGauranga is absorbed in the greatest bliss. He behaves as a dramatic actor, and if fond ofdancing, singing, and chanting the Holy Names. He is a learned scholar and poet. He isdear to those who are suffering. He is meticulously clean and spotlessly pure. He confersecstatic loving emotions. He is intimate with the great devotees.indradi-sarva-lokehsa, vandita-sri-padambhujahnyasi-cudamanih krishna, sannyasashrama-pavanahGauranga's divine lotus feet are worshipped by Lord Indra and all the rulers of variousheavenly planets. He is the crest-jewel of renunciates. He is the all-attractive SupremePersonality of Godhead. He is the purifier of the renounced order.caitanyah-krishna-caitanyo, danda-dhrig nyasta dandakahavadhuta-priyo nitya, nanda-shad-bhuja-darshakahGauranga is the all-attractive living force of all creation. He carries the staff of therenounced order, and also abandons it. He is dear to Sri Nityananda Prabhu, the DivineMadman. He shows His six-armed form to Nityananda.mukunda-siddhi-do dino, vasudevamrita-pradahgadadhar-prana-natha, arti-ha sharana-pradahGauranga gives perfection to His devotee Mukunda. He behaves with meek and humblemannerisms. He give nectar to His devotee Vasudeva, the leper. He is the Lord of the lifeof Gadadhara Pandita. He removes the distress of His devotees. He bestows ultimateshelter to His devotees.akindcana-priyah prano, guna-grahi jitendriyahadosa-darshi sumukho, madhurah priya-darshanahGauranga is dear to those who possess nothing. He is the life and soul of all creation. Heaccepts only the good qualities of others. He is victorious over the influence of thematerial senses. He is blind to the faults of others. He has a pleasant face and issupremely sweet. He is very precious to behold.pratapa-rudra-samtrata, ramananda-priyo guruhananta-guna-sampannah, sarva-tarthaika-pavanahGauranga delivers Maharaja Prataparudra from obstacles. He is the beloved ofRamananda Raya. He is the Spiritual Master of every living entity. He is endowed withlimitless good qualities. He is the sole purifier of all places of pilgrimage.vaikuntha-natho lokesho, bhaktabhimata-rupa-dhriknarayano maha-yogi, jyana-bhakti-pradah prabhuhGauranga is the Lord of the anxiety-free spiritual world, and of all material planets. Heassumes different forms according to the desires of His devotees. He is the SupremeShelter for all living entities. He is the greatest performer of yoga. He impartsintellectual knowledge of devotion. He is the Lord and Master of all.piyusha-vacanah prithvi, pavanah satya-vak sahahoda-desha-jananandi, sandohamrita-rupa-dhrikGauranga's words emit showers of pure nectar. He is the Savior of the Earth. He speakstruthfully. He can endure all forms of misery. He delights the people of Orissa. Heembodies the Form of all universal nectar.
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